issues of relationships Flashcards
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biblical passages on the purpose of marriage
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- “a man shall leave his mother and father and hold fast to his wife, and the two will become one flesh”, be fruitful and multiply” (sex should occur after marriage, thus marriage’s purpose is to provide a safe space for sex and families)
- “what God has joined, let man not separate” (marriage is a sacrament, and a lifetime commitment)
-“it is not good for man to be alone, I shall make a partner suited for him” -genesis (god made marriage for companionship) - “thou shalt not commit adultery” (faithfulness)
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biblical passages on a ‘good wife’
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- “her worth is far beyond red coral, her husband’s whole trust is in her, and children are not lacking, she works to bring him good, not evil, all the days of her life” -proverbs (a good wife is precious as she should be loyal, lead her husband to good, and provide children)
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Anglican wedding ceremonies
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- “we are gathered here in the presence of God”, “what God has joined let no man separate” (sacrament)
- “they may be blessed in having children and caring for them” (to have kids and raise them Christian)
- “joy of their bodily union”, “with my body I honour you” (sex within marriage)
-“till death do us part”, “I promise to be faithful” (faithfulness)
-“to have and to hold in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer”, hands are bound together (commitment)
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Eastern Orthodox wedding ceremonies
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- betrothal ceremony- rings are blessed and pressed against couple’s foreheads 3 times (Holy Trinity)
- candles held by the couple (welcoming God to the marriage, “I am the light of the world”)
- crowns worn by the couple (glory and honour, reign over future children)
- drink from the common cup (unity, commitment)
- blessings “blessed as Isaac/glad as Rebecca and multiply as Jacob/Rachel”
- “Na Zisete!”/”may you live!” (symbolic of new life together)
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Humanist Weddings
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- no set pattern
- couple prepare their own personalised vows
- choose their own songs and readings
- no legal contract is signed in England
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purposes of marriage according to the Church of England synod
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- love in an unselfish way
- loyalty, sacrifice and appreciation
- safe place for sex
- to bring up children
- comfort and support
-building block of society
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reasons for cohabitation
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- financial (young adults prefer to have move out, but cannot afford to live on their own)
- commitment (allows a true knowledge of what it is like to live with partner, prevents extra costs of divorce)
- temporary (whilst saving money for marriage)
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why do liberal protestants agree with cohabitation, but only when they intend to marry
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- “treat others as you wish to be treated”, “love thy neighbour” (separating a committed relationship is unempathetic)
- Bible is outdated (cost of living, long distance, expensive marriage)
- song of solomon (celebrates sex)
- sex is an expression of love and strengthens relationships
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why do Catholics disagree with cohabitation
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- extramarital sex is sinful
- “if they cannot control themselves then they should marry. it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire” (Corinthians)
- sex is sacred, but can be devalued if extramarital
- cohabitation is not blessed by God and is not a legal contract (not entirely committed)
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issues with interfaith marriage
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- catering for dietary laws (shellfish and pork under Jewish Kosher laws)
- expectations of gender roles (Muslim/Hasidic Jewish women expected to wear modest clothing and cover hair))
- celebrating festivals (having a nativity scene may be blasphemous for Muslims/ Easter vs. Passover)
- contraception (sinful vs. responsible)
- what to teach children (afterlife e.g. cycle of samsara vs. Heaven)
- marriage ceremony (Synagogue vs Church)
- education (secular comprehensive vs faith school)
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importance of families
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- societal (values, norms and behaviour are first taught; sense of belonging, identity and purpose; stable families grow stable communities; compassion, care and protection; positive role models; financial support)
- christian (to care and support; a creation from God; raise children in the faith taught through Lord’s Prayer and rosary etc., taken to church services, sunday schools, christian youth groups; baptism; celebrate festivals)
- buddhist (dharma can be passed on, shrines at home, practice meditation, part of the sangha, children should honour family, parents should protect their children)
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Biblical quotes for the importance and roles of a family
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- “do not treat your children in a way that makes them angry”
“honour your mother and father”, Jesus asked disciple to care for Mary
-“be fruitful and multiply”
Pope Francis: - “family is the basis of human society. the role of the mother to pass on religious faith is fundamental”
- “we must reaffirm the right of children to grow up in a family with a father and a mother”
Martin Luther King:
“a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing”
13
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familial roles in Christianity
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- children should look after their parents in old age
- parents should be loving and supporting of their children
- children should be raised Christian
children should be respectful
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Buddhist quotes for family life
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- Sigalovada Sutta (parents should keep children away from evil, encourage them to do good, provide education and give inheritance) (children should support parents in old age, do as they are asked, honour parents when dead, keep family traditions)
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Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs
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Humanists believe a family can fulfill these needs for both the parents and children, thus family life is important
physical -> safety -> love & belonging -> self esteem -> self actualisation
